The Monadnock Conservancy is located in Keene, NH. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Monadnock Conservancy employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Monadnock Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Monadnock Conservancy generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO WORK WITH COMMUNITIES AND LANDOWNERS TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL RESOURCES, WILD AND WORKING LANDS, RURAL CHARACTER, AND SCENIC BEAUTY OF THE MONADNOCK REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAND PROTECTION THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED THE 132-ACRE GERTRUDE RUSSELL FOREST FROM THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE GREEN AND WHITE MOUNTAINS. THE PUBLIC WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROTECTION OF A PORTION OF THE REGIONAL MONADNOCK-SUNAPEE GREENWAY TRAIL, GUARANTEEING CONTINUED PUBLIC ACCESS, AND THE PROTECTION OF IMPORTANT WILDLIFE HABITAT AND SHORELINES ON TWO WATER BODIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COMPLETED AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO ADD 5.6 ACRES TO THE EASEMENT, AND IT INITIATED AN AMENDMENT TO ANOTHER CONSERVATION EASEMENT THAT WILL RESULT IN THE ADDITION OF FIVE PARCELS TOTALING 98 ACRES. THE ORGANIZATION INITIATED EIGHT NEW CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROJECTS TOTALING 783 ACRES, AND IT CONTINUED WORK ON NUMEROUS PREVIOUSLY INITIATED EASEMENT PROJECTS, INCLUDING FIVE EASEMENTS TOTALLING 808 ACRES THAT ARE EXPECTED TO CLOSE IN 2022. WHEN COMPLETED, THESE EASEMENTS WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC BENEFITS PROTECTION OF SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE HABITAT AS IDENTIFIED BY OUR STATE WILDLIFE ACTION PLAN EXPANSION OF EXISTING CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
CONSERVATION EASEMENT STEWARDSHIP THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED AND COORDINATED 17 VOLUNTEERS AND FIVE STAFF MEMBERS TO MONITOR 225 CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTIES TOTALING MORE THAN 19,000 ACRES. THE STAFF CONTINUED TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR DIGITAL RECORD-KEEPING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTED IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND SUPPORTED VOLUNTEERS IN TRANSITIONING TO DIGITAL REPORTING FOR ANNUAL EASEMENT MONITORING. STAFF UPDATED BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORTS FOR TWO CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THAT WERE AMENDED TO ADD MORE THAN 100 ACRES. STAFF CONTINUED WORK TO RESOLVE A SIGNIFICANT CONSERVATION EASEMENT VIOLATION AND WORKED TO AMEND A CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO EXTINGUISH A RESERVED RIGHT TO WITHDRAW ACREAGE FROM THE EASEMENT. STAFF WORKED WITH LANDOWNERS TO RESOLVE ONE NEW CONSERVATION EASEMENT VIOLATION RELATED TO LARGE EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING MATERIALS ACCUMULATING ON THE PROTECTED LAND AND AT LEAST SIX MINOR ISSUES, INCLUDING MINOR ENCROACHMENTS AND LESSER INSTANCES OF PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT STORAGE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHED AN ANNUAL REPORT, TWO SEMIANNUAL PRINT NEWSLETTERS, AND MONTHLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS ABOUT LAND CONSERVATION IN SOUTHWESTERN NEW HAMPSHIRE. SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS ENGAGED MORE THAN 1,500 FOLLOWERS ON SUCH TOPICS AS THE REGIONS NATURAL HISTORY, STAFF ACTIVITIES ON THE LAND, AND UPCOMING EVENTS. FREE, PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS INCLUDED ONE VIRTUAL HIKE, ONE IN-PERSON HIKE, A BICYCLE TOUR, AN INTRODUCTION TO ICE FISHING, A VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB, A VIRTUAL STORYTELLING EVENT, AND THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION FEATURING AN ABENAKI CHIEF AS GUEST SPEAKER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ryan Owens Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $96,689 |
Peter Kenyon President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Rotch Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brad Malt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeanne Thieme Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dennis Calcutt Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $118,600 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,292,291 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $62,644 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,410,891 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,505 |
Investment income | $177,773 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $496 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,594,426 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $489,669 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,658 |
Other employee benefits | $111,358 |
Payroll taxes | $41,920 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,043 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,355 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,625 |
Fees for services: Other | $80,074 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $60,626 |
Information technology | $14,598 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $35,951 |
Travel | $8,055 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,490 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $20,089 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,028,213 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $594,537 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $170,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,955 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,043,127 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,584,042 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $659,765 |
Total assets | $11,060,426 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,589 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $66,369 |
Total liabilities | $71,958 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,105,075 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,883,393 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,060,426 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Monadnock Conservancy has awarded $63,855 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HARRIS CTR FOR CONS EDUCATION PURPOSE: CONS. EASEMENT PURCH | $48,855 |
CITY OF KEENE PURPOSE: CHESHIRE RAIL TRAIL | $15,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Monadnock Conservancy has recieved totaling $5,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Cmh Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $4,500 |
Ggm Tr Harrisville, NH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $4,822,469 |
Earnings | $1,068,536 |
Admin Expense | $3,625 |
Net Contributions | $250,000 |
Other Expense | $52,702 |
Ending Balance | $6,084,678 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Vermont Land Trust Inc Montpelier, VT | $53,999,994 | $16,703,041 |
Maine Coast Heritage Trust Topsham, ME | $288,737,271 | $21,037,195 |
Mahoosuc Land Trust Inc Bethel, ME | $6,057,135 | $8,974,124 |
Elliotsville Foundation Inc Portland, ME | $37,052,025 | $5,307,911 |
Friends Of Acadia Bar Harbor, ME | $82,291,605 | $9,023,767 |
Essex County Green Belt Association Inc Essex, MA | $63,698,611 | $7,120,409 |
Down East Lakes Land Tr Grand Lake Stream, ME | $31,521,154 | $5,353,217 |
Upper Valley Land Trust Inc Hanover, NH | $20,149,822 | $4,243,295 |
Berkshire Natural Resources Lenox, MA | $30,614,127 | $3,680,063 |
Wildlands Trust Inc Plymouth, MA | $11,768,642 | $4,407,182 |
Kestrel Land Trust Inc Amherst, MA | $7,170,959 | $4,804,533 |
Sudbury Valley Trustees Inc Sudbury, MA | $30,284,086 | $6,625,833 |